Manager, SAP Security

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security & access controls across Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications, including SAP solution suites and associated applications such as Blackline, NetZero, Propel PLM, among others.
• Accountable for ERP security delivery—collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and delivering solutions that align with business goals while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Lead internal and external audit compliance initiatives across ERP applications.
• Build and mentor a high-performance SAP security team within Zoetis ICC to consistently deliver secure, robust, and compliant solutions.
• Lead global project delivery from offshore within budget and timelines, maintaining day-to-day communication with clients and internal teams.
• Identify automation and technology enhancement opportunities; prioritize development initiatives and partner with relevant tech teams for execution.
• Monitor performance and manage service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure business objectives are met.

Position Responsibilities

ResponsibilityPercent of TimeProblem-solving and troubleshooting.25%Provide technical expertise and consultations on security across SAP solution suites.40%Manage technical team, coach and mentor team members.25%Adherence to best practices and continuous improvements.10%

Organizational Relationships

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather security requirements and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Collaborate with implementation partners responsible for security deployment and support within the SAP ecosystem.
• Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate data.
• Participate in global implementations and manage cross-time zone teams.
• Conduct business role design based on processes and convert them into technical roles and user mapping.
• Oversee routine security audits, vulnerability scans, and compliance verifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SAP security features, compliance regulations, and industry trends.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Certification:

• SAP Technology Certificate or equivalent is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years in SAP Security roles (consultant, project lead, etc.).
• Experience with at least 1–2 SAP security implementation/support projects.
• Solid understanding of segregation of duties (SoD) principles.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP role/profile/user management.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Proficiency in SAP security across ECC, S/4HANA, BI, Fiori, GTS, APO, IBP, SOLMAN, and HANA DB.
• Experience in job-based and task-based role design.
• Hands-on role design experience and transaction-level access configurations.
• Expertise in SAP user, role, and profile administration.
• Experience with SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control.
• Familiarity with user access testing, role testing, and risk remediation across modules.
• Strong knowledge of audit and regulatory compliance within SAP environments.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts and hybrid work models.

Physical Position Requirements

• Regular working hours: 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (ICC Second Shift).
• Additional overlap with EST time zone required during production go-lives.
• Occasional weekend support may be necessary depending on business needs.